| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $199.98 | 5.346% | $210.6709 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.57 | 6.835% | $106.3756 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.48 | 13.385% | $185.3618 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 7.561% | $247.9926 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.28 | 9.435% | $90.0431 | $90.04 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.47 | 10.389% | $93.2456 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.44 | 7.728% | $250.403 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.78 | $1,184.0926 | $1,184.09 | $1,184.10 | $1,184.10 | |